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Hepatitis Australia monitors for news articles which have relevance to hepatitis B or hepatitis C in Australia. From time-to-time we also issue public statements  and media releases which will also be shared here.

New Research: “The most culturally safe training I’ve ever had”: the co-design of a culturally safe Managing hepatitis B training course with and for the Aboriginal health workforce of the Northern Territory of Australia

New Research: “The most culturally safe training I’ve ever had”: the co-design of a culturally safe Managing hepatitis B training course with and for the Aboriginal health workforce of the Northern Territory of Australia

This research paper describes the factors which led to the successful co-design, delivery, and evaluation of the “Managing hepatitis B” course for the Aboriginal health workforce. Read more

Published: 26th September, 2023

Author: Grace Hogan

Constitutional reform is important to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities

Constitutional reform is important to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities

In this newsletter, we highlight the positive health outcomes that can be achieved when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices are listened to. Authorised by C Fowlie, Hepatitis Australia, 4/6b Thesiger Ct, Deakin ACT 2600. Read more

Published: 25th September, 2023

Author: Grace Hogan

International Hepatitis B Community Forum

International Hepatitis B Community Forum

Hepatitis Australia is proud to be an endorser of the Hepatitis B Community Forum, occurring as part of HBV International Meeting on 19 September 2023 Read more

Published: 12th September, 2023

Updated: 20th September, 2023

Author: Grace Hogan

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people advising on matters that affect them is core business of viral hepatitis elimination.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people advising on matters that affect them is core business of viral hepatitis elimination.

A Voice to Parliament is about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people advising on matters that affect them. Authorised by C Fowlie, Hepatitis Australia, 4/6b Thesiger Ct, Deakin ACT 2600. Read more

Published: 12th September, 2023

Updated: 26th September, 2023

Author: Danny Adams

Hepatitis Australia supports an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament protected by the Constitution

Hepatitis Australia supports an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament protected by the Constitution

Authorised by C Fowlie, Hepatitis Australia, 4/6b Thesiger Ct, Deakin ACT 2600. Read more

Published: 4th September, 2023

Updated: 26th September, 2023

Author: Danny Adams

Hepatitis Australia supports the 'Racism. It Stops With Me' campaign

Hepatitis Australia supports the 'Racism. It Stops With Me' campaign

Hepatitis Australia is proud to support the Racism. It Stops With Me campaign coordinated by the Australian Human Rights Commission. Racism is more than just harmful words or individual actions. It includes biases in our society, its laws, institutions and ways of thinking. Read more

Published: 1st September, 2023

Author: Danny Adams

Update and thanks for supporting World Hepatitis Day 2023!

Update and thanks for supporting World Hepatitis Day 2023!

We want to update you on the success of Australia’s World Hepatitis Day this year, and to extend our heartfelt appreciation for all the support displayed right across Australia. Read more

Published: 28th August, 2023

Updated: 31st August, 2023

Author: Danny Adams

2023 Factsheets available in Simplified Chinese, Vietnamese, Arabic and English.

2023 Factsheets available in Simplified Chinese, Vietnamese, Arabic and English.

2023 Factsheets available in Simplified Chinese, Vietnamese, Arabic and English. Read more

Published: 31st July, 2023

Updated: 12th September, 2023

Author: Danny Adams

Media Release: On World Hepatitis Day Australia glows green to help find people living with viral hepatitis

Media Release: On World Hepatitis Day Australia glows green to help find people living with viral hepatitis

World Hepatitis Day brings into focus Australia's commitment to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030. Health advocates in Australia assert that eliminating viral hepatitis is achievable if governments ramp up efforts. Read more

Published: 28th July, 2023

Updated: 31st July, 2023

Author: Grace Hogan

Minister for Health and Aged Care: Why the Voice is critical to mob's health

Minister for Health and Aged Care: Why the Voice is critical to mob's health

Minister for Health and Aged Care, Mark Butler, says later this year, Australians will have the chance to change our Constitution and recognise the place of First Nations people in this country. Read more

Published: 7th July, 2023

Author: Grace Hogan

Eliminating Asia's Silent Emergency: White Paper Launch Webinar

Eliminating Asia's Silent Emergency: White Paper Launch Webinar

Evidence-based recommendations to reduce the clinical, economic, societal and humanistic burden of Hepatitis and Hepatocellular Carcinoma and improve public health in Asia Pacific. Read more

Published: 6th July, 2023

Updated: 7th July, 2023

Author: Grace Hogan

Minister for Health Announces National Hepatitis Strategies are Open for Public Consultation

Minister for Health Announces National Hepatitis Strategies are Open for Public Consultation

Hepatitis Australia thanks Australian Minister for Health, the Hon Mark Butler MP for his support of the National Hepatitis B Strategy and the National Hepatitis C Strategy. Read more

Published: 21st June, 2023

Updated: 17th July, 2023

Author: Grace Hogan

Job opportunities at Hepatitis Australia

Job opportunities at Hepatitis Australia

Hepatitis Australia is currently seeking suitably qualified applicants for positions listed. Read more

Published: 13th June, 2023

Updated: 14th June, 2023

Author: Grace Hogan

National Hepatitis Strategies 2023-2030

National Hepatitis Strategies 2023-2030

The National Hepatitis B Strategy 2023-2030 and the National Hepatitis C Strategy 2023-2030 (the Strategies) have been released for public consultation by the Department of Health and Aged Care. Read more

Published: 2nd June, 2023

Updated: 17th July, 2023

Author: Danny Adams

Scholarships for the Viral Hepatitis and Co-Infection Conference and Indigenous Peoples' Conference on HIV & Hepatitis Health Equity

Scholarships for the Viral Hepatitis and Co-Infection Conference and Indigenous Peoples' Conference on HIV & Hepatitis Health Equity

The International HIV Coinfection + Viral Hepatitis Elimination Conference will be taking place in Brisbane, Australia ahead of IAS 2023. Read more

Published: 30th May, 2023

Updated: 5th June, 2023

Author: Danny Adams

Media Release: Get Ready for Quiz May-hem!

Media Release: Get Ready for Quiz May-hem!

Australia could be the first country in the world to eliminate hepatitis C! We have a CURE. Now, Australians need to keep talking about it! Read more

Published: 26th May, 2023

Author: Grace Hogan

Health+Law Lived Experience Positions – Project Steering Committee

Health+Law Lived Experience Positions – Project Steering Committee

Health+Law is a research partnership to identify and eliminate legal barriers to testing and treatment for people living with Hepatitis B or HIV in Australia. Read more

Published: 23rd May, 2023

Author: Danny Adams

Cash rewards for people commencing Hepatitis C treatment from May 2023

Cash rewards for people commencing Hepatitis C treatment from May 2023

The Motivate C project, led by the University of Sydney, is studying whether the offer of a cash incentive will encourage people to take up hepatitis C treatment in primary care. Read more

Published: 15th May, 2023

Author: Danny Adams

The new HepBcommunity.org Research Showcase

The new HepBcommunity.org Research Showcase

The HepBcommunity.org Research Showcase is an online space for researchers and people impacted by hepatitis B to share and collaborate. You can win $100 and $250 prizes by sharing and participating. Read more

Published: 9th May, 2023

Updated: 23rd June, 2023

Author: Danny Adams

National Hepatitis Infoline Launches at Parliament House to Support Thousands of Australians Affected by Viral Hepatitis

National Hepatitis Infoline Launches at Parliament House to Support Thousands of Australians Affected by Viral Hepatitis

We are thrilled to announce the official launch of the National Hepatitis Infoline. This free and confidential service is available to anyone anywhere in Australia. Read more

Published: 28th April, 2023

Author: Grace Hogan

Global Priority Statement: Integrate Hepatitis B Responses into Harm Reduction

Global Priority Statement: Integrate Hepatitis B Responses into Harm Reduction

People who use drugs have the right to be protected from hepatitis B infection, to know their hepatitis B status, and to have equitable and affordable access to prevention, treatment and care. Read more

Published: 28th April, 2023

Updated: 1st May, 2023

Author: Grace Hogan

Media Release: National Hepatitis Infoline Launches to Support Thousands Affected by Viral Hepatitis

Media Release: National Hepatitis Infoline Launches to Support Thousands Affected by Viral Hepatitis

Officially launched at Parliament House in Canberra, the National Hepatitis Infoline is a free and confidential service that provides localised information and support to anyone, anywhere in Australia. Read more

Published: 17th April, 2023

Updated: 9th June, 2023

Author: Grace Hogan

Hepatitis C self-testing builds momentum and other news

Hepatitis C self-testing builds momentum and other news

Informed by HIV self-testing success and community-wide acceptance and uptake of COVID-19 (rapid antigen tests – RATs) self-testing, there is a growing momentum internationally and in Australia behind self-testing for hepatitis C as part of a broader suite of testing approaches and strategies. Read more

Published: 12th April, 2023

Author: Danny Adams

Harm Reduction 2023: pre-conference on viral hepatitis and harm reduction

Harm Reduction 2023: pre-conference on viral hepatitis and harm reduction

The event will convene experts in viral hepatitis to exchange information around the significant current opportunities to advance viral hepatitis testing and treatment amongst people who use drugs Read more

Published: 29th March, 2023

Updated: 31st March, 2023

Author: Grace Hogan

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  • New Research: “The most culturally safe training I’ve ever had”: the co-design of a culturally safe Managing hepatitis B training course with and for the Aboriginal health workforce of the Northern Territory of Australia

    New Research: “The most culturally safe training I’ve ever had”: the co-design of a culturally safe Managing hepatitis B training course with and for the Aboriginal health workforce of the Northern Territory of Australia

    This research paper describes the factors which led to the successful co-design, delivery, and evaluation of the “Managing hepatitis B” course for the Aboriginal health workforce.

  • Constitutional reform is important to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities

    Constitutional reform is important to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities

    In this newsletter, we highlight the positive health outcomes that can be achieved when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices are listened to. Authorised by C Fowlie, Hepatitis Australia, 4/6b Thesiger Ct, Deakin ACT 2600.

  • International Hepatitis B Community Forum

    International Hepatitis B Community Forum

    Hepatitis Australia is proud to be an endorser of the Hepatitis B Community Forum, occurring as part of HBV International Meeting on 19 September 2023

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people advising on matters that affect them is core business of viral hepatitis elimination.

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people advising on matters that affect them is core business of viral hepatitis elimination.

    A Voice to Parliament is about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people advising on matters that affect them. Authorised by C Fowlie, Hepatitis Australia, 4/6b Thesiger Ct, Deakin ACT 2600.

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Eliminating Asia's Silent Emergency: White Paper Launch Webinar

Eliminating Asia's Silent Emergency: White Paper Launch Webinar

Evidence-based recommendations to reduce the clinical, economic, societal and humanistic burden of Hepatitis and Hepatocellular Carcinoma and improve public health in Asia Pacific. Read more

Published: 6th July, 2023

Updated: 7th July, 2023

Author: Grace Hogan

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